What are the responsibilities and job description for the GCP API Architect position at Capgemini?
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Location
Anywhere in USA .
About The Job You’re Considering
Capgemini is seeking a highly experienced GCP API Solution Architect with strong data engineering expertise to lead complex cloud data and API initiatives. This role will focus on designing and modernizing scalable, secure, and API-driven data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), supporting enterprise analytics, integration, and AI use cases.
Your Role
As a GCP API Solution Architect, You Will
Lead end-to-end solution and API architecture for cloud data platforms on Google Cloud Platform
Define and govern reference architectures, API patterns, and best practices for data ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics
Architect and guide implementation of batch and streaming pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, and Composer
Design API-led integration architectures using Apigee and cloud-native services
Enable modern data lakehouse and data warehouse architectures aligned with analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases
Ensure alignment with data governance, quality, lineage, security, and compliance standards
Design infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
Collaborate with platform teams on CI/CD, DataOps, monitoring, and operational excellence
Apply GCP security best practices including IAM, networking, encryption, and compliance
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Act as a trusted advisor for cloud data modernization and GCP best practices
Support solution design activities including architecture reviews, estimates, and technical proposals
Your Skills And Experience (Required)
10 years of overall IT experience with 5 years in cloud data architecture
Proven experience designing and delivering GCP-based data and API platforms
Strong background in large-scale enterprise data programs
Deep Expertise In Google Cloud Platform, Including
BigQuery, Cloud Storage
Dataflow (Apache Beam), Pub/Sub
Dataproc (Spark), Composer (Airflow)
Strong experience with API architecture and management, including Apigee
Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, streaming architectures, and SQL
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and DataOps practices
Exposure to AI/ML enablement on GCP (Vertex AI is a plus)
Google Professional Data Engineer – Preferred
Google Professional Cloud Architect – Preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working with global and distributed teams
Passion for innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $88,544 to $207,401
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Benefits
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.
Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Location
Anywhere in USA .
About The Job You’re Considering
Capgemini is seeking a highly experienced GCP API Solution Architect with strong data engineering expertise to lead complex cloud data and API initiatives. This role will focus on designing and modernizing scalable, secure, and API-driven data platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), supporting enterprise analytics, integration, and AI use cases.
Your Role
As a GCP API Solution Architect, You Will
Lead end-to-end solution and API architecture for cloud data platforms on Google Cloud Platform
Define and govern reference architectures, API patterns, and best practices for data ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics
Architect and guide implementation of batch and streaming pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, and Composer
Design API-led integration architectures using Apigee and cloud-native services
Enable modern data lakehouse and data warehouse architectures aligned with analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases
Ensure alignment with data governance, quality, lineage, security, and compliance standards
Design infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
Collaborate with platform teams on CI/CD, DataOps, monitoring, and operational excellence
Apply GCP security best practices including IAM, networking, encryption, and compliance
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
Act as a trusted advisor for cloud data modernization and GCP best practices
Support solution design activities including architecture reviews, estimates, and technical proposals
Your Skills And Experience (Required)
10 years of overall IT experience with 5 years in cloud data architecture
Proven experience designing and delivering GCP-based data and API platforms
Strong background in large-scale enterprise data programs
Deep Expertise In Google Cloud Platform, Including
BigQuery, Cloud Storage
Dataflow (Apache Beam), Pub/Sub
Dataproc (Spark), Composer (Airflow)
Strong experience with API architecture and management, including Apigee
Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, streaming architectures, and SQL
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and DataOps practices
Exposure to AI/ML enablement on GCP (Vertex AI is a plus)
Google Professional Data Engineer – Preferred
Google Professional Cloud Architect – Preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working with global and distributed teams
Passion for innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $88,544 to $207,401
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Benefits
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.
Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
Salary : $88,544 - $207,401